Pedhwan - Shahabad, Hardoi

Pedhwan is a village situated in the Shahabad tehsil of Hardoi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahbad and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Hardoi. Pedwan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pedhwan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pedhwan is 139312. The village covers a total geographical area of 282.52 hectares and falls under the 241407 pincode. Shahbad is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Pedhwan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Shahabad Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hardoi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Pedhwan

As per Census 2011, Pedhwan village has a total population of 2,172 people, consisting of 1,171 males and 1,001 females. The village has 361 households and a sex ratio of 854 females per 1,000 males. There are 298 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,265 literate and 907 illiterate residents. Additionally, 976 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Pedhwan are given below:

Nearby Villages of Pedhwan

Pedhwan is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Pedhwan

Pedhwan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Algawan, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 114.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahbad to Pedhwan is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hardoi to Pedhwan is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pedhwan

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Pedhwan village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Pedhwan

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Pedhwan village are given below:

FAQs about Pedhwan